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Economical and Financial Capital of Italy and second largest city after Rome,Milan is situated in Lombardy the region crossed by river Po,a crossroad between Mediterranean Europe and Central Europe.The historic city centre built around its majestic Castle "The Castello Sforzesco" and its sumptuous Cathedral "Il Duomo" incorporates the elegant and marvellous"Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II", a splendid example of "Grandeur" architectural style with the legendary Cafés "Biffi" and "Savini" and very close the "Teatro della Scala"just outside the gallery on the left.We have not to forget the famous fashion district,with its emblematic and shining "Via Monte Napoleone"and the elegant and charming "Via della Spiga", "Via Manzoni" and "Via Sant'Andrea"symbols of that Italian fashion never stop to be famous all around the world,packed of the most exclusive shops,designers studios and ateliers and all the biggest names in the fashion world including jewelry,accessories and chic cafes,a picture of Gold city under a dome.Milan was declared some years ago as the the city with the best windows in the world.A French journalist said : "Milan has a street no other city in the world has : Via Montenapoleone".
The history of Milan is long and rich of events. According to the first documents the current city was a Celt settlememt founded in this area in the 6th century BC Conquered by Romans in 222 BC, the city was later called"Mediolanum"the city after several rebellions against the Romans became an ally of Carthage against Rome.The Romans Incorporated Milan in its Empire in the 1st century BC and it became part of the Roman of the Empire.From the Roman period remain in town a few traces ,the Columns of San Lorenzo, the ruins in "Via Circo"and some other rests. With the subdivision of the Roman Empire, Milan became the capital of the western part in 292 AD, and was a centre of great importance for the consolidation of the new Christian religion. Many of the churches in Milan, for example,St. Ambrose, St. Lawrence and St. Sant'Eustorgio have early Christian.
One of the factors that precipitated the crisis of the empire were the invasions of barbarian tribes from the north. Milan was sacked in 539, and ended up losing the role of most important city in the region. The lively Roman-Barbaric kingdom between 569 and 774 the Lombards from which he named after the region around Milan, Lombardy had as its capital, Pavia, about twenty kilometres south of Milan.From the 11th century in many cities of northern Italy developed a substantial autonomous movement called communes against attempts for control by the German emperors. Growing up in the economic, Milan had a leading role in this movement-governed, with democratic laws, and built the Palazzo della Ragione as a seat for its political decisions.
The period of democratic government ended with the seizure of power by a single family, the Visconti, who retained the lordship of the city from 1277 to 1447, giving it a political and cultural and beginning the construction of the cathedral and castle. After three brief years of republican government, assumed power in 1450 the captain Francesco Sforza, which the Republic had given command of the army. Culturally speaking, it was in the years that we now call the Renaissance, and the Sforza period coincided with one of the moments of major artistic centre of Milan: there came among others the architect Donato Bramante and Leonardo da Vinci, is carried on with energy factories of the Cathedral and Castle, built the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie and the hospital is now the State University.
In the last years of Sforza in the early '500 northern Italy became one of the battlefields between the French and Spanish monarchies. The latter prevailed, and for nearly two centuries between 1535 and 1713 the city remained under the Spanish Government. There was a time of development, oppressed by the scourge of the plague in 1630, but at least enlivened by the cultural compass of the Borromeo family: Carlo later sanctified and Federico. The "Ambrosiana" was founded, and seminaries and the Palace of the Jesuit who is now the Academy of Brera.The results of the great European wars of the late '600 and early '700 brought Milan under the control of the Austrian Imperial dynasty of the Hasburg. The period when Maria Theresa the second half of the 700 was characterised by a strong recovery, operated by lay forces in all fields: from economics to the operation of the state, arts and culture, the school system scientific development. It was founded the Academy of Brera, and built the Scala, the Royal Palace, Royal Villa and many private buildings, in a neoclassical style that would be followed in the years.
During the wars following the French Revolution in 1789, Milan came under French control, becoming the first capital of the Cisalpine Republic and then the so-called Kingdom of Italy - ruled by relatives of Napoleon - which came to include almost all of northern Italy. It was a short period of intense artistic and ideological zeal, which bequeathed the city with its first town-planning schemes, major public works such as the Arena and the new doors.The Austrians returned to Milan after the fall of Napoleon in 1815 were neither more nor enlightened reformers. Their minister Metternich claimed that Italy was "a geographical expression'', while in the Napoleonic era, Milan had an air of national unity. In 1848 the city rebelled against the Austro-Hungarians. In 1859 it became part of domains of the Savoy
With the unification of Milan could more easily reach larger markets, and began to establish itself in the new state as a financial and industrial centre. The city attracted workers from other Italian regions, but growth also sowed the seeds of social tensions exploded in 1898 and fiercely repressed by cannon fire. The new wealth also led invasion of the old town by the banks and insurance companies, causing great upheaval. Residential neighbourhoods were built, the model prison of San Vittore and the Monumental Cemetery.The Fascist party was founded in Milan in 1919. Apart of industrial workers and groups of intellectuals, the city did not oppose the birth of the dictatorship. During fascism built a series of pompous works as the central station or Arengario, but also innovative architecture as the Triennale.Devastated by Allied bombing, and in the forefront of the partisan war against the Nazis who had occupied the country, Milan headed the national reconstruction. Even beyond the largest concentration of industry, has emerged as the leading Italian centre in terms of trade, finance, culture industry and - more recently media, design, fashion and service industry.
One of the emblematic places of the city,is the impressive "Castello Sforzesco".The imposing building facing Larfo Cairoli and Foro Bonaporte and built on a side of the huge park "Parco Sempione.Inside, in addition to the cloisters, loggias and arcades, you can visit the Museum of the Castle, do not miss the Madonna in Glory of the Keep, in the Pinacoteca.It 'a symbol of Milan, next to the Madonna del Duomo and the Visconti coat of arms. The Castle was founded in 1358 for the first time, at the time of Galeazzo II Visconti Lord of Milan,and is reborn as a result of its destruction in 1447 by the Ambrosian Republic, by the will of Francesco Sforza. Having touched on the risk of killing, the dilapidated conditions in which the Castle as a result of years of vicissitudes, at the end of the 9th century began the restoration work thanks to the architect Luca Beltrami.The tower dominates the prospect of "Filareto", collapsed because of lightning and rebuilt in the early 20th century, which gives access to the parade ground, where they collected the remains of ancient buildings. Two other towers characterise the structure: that of Bona of Savoy and the Rocchetta, castle of refuge in times of danger and now the seat of the treasury, the guardian of the painting "Argo", by Bramante. Among the various rooms of the castle painted deserve mention those of the Ducal Court, within which lies the "Camera di Griselda", with frescoes of the castle of Roccabianca, and "the Sala dell´ Asse" by Leonardo da Vinci. The castle is now used for exhibitions, libraries and expositions.The Castle museum homes several sections of Ancient Art, arranged according to modern criteria. First in order, the Museum of Sculpture offers a large number of witnesses ranging from "Lower Empire" Byzantine age, Lombard, Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance, among which the statue tomb of Gaston de Foix and the Pieta Rondanini by Michelangelo.Then you can move on to the Art Gallery, with its collection of paintings by Lombard and Longobard, not less interesting, the collection of furniture dating from the 15th to the 18th century. Have the same value also "Rocchetta Hall", which houses in its elegant setting collections of bronzes, ceramics, pottery, wrought iron, jewelry and costumes and the "Dance Hall", where you can admire the tapestry of Vigevano a small town not far from Milan.
Besides the collection of Ancient Arts, the stately rooms of the castle is also home of the Civic Collection of weapons and armour, with pieces of the most famous Milanese Spadari the 16th to the 18th century. the Museum of Musical Instruments is another great highlight with its vast repertoire of 641 instruments from the 15th to the 19th century,further more the Collection of Applied Art, an exhibition of costumes, ranging from the late 17th century to the present day.Do not miss the sections about prehistoric era, the Egyptian collection and lapidary. Finally, attention should also the Pre-Colombians art industry, the fashion and lifestyle and the latest in Dutch and Flemish paintings from the Castle of the 16th century.Going out from the castle you can enjoy a stroll through the beautiful "Parco del Sempione",it is the Grand Ducal Park once used as to hunting, the green heart of the ancient city, which extends to the Arch of Peace the "Arco della Pace". The park, the green lung of the city's historic centre, is what remains of the Grand Ducal Park reserved for the hunting of the Visconti and Sforza courts. The current version dates back to 1894 when the architect Emilio Alemagna proposed to place on the vast garden area of 47 hectares between the Sforzesco Castle and the Arch of Peace. Inside you can see meadows, woods, paths, water courses and pitches and an artificial hillock. Within the park are included in the Park Tower, the Arch of Peace, the Palace of Art, the monument to Napoleon III, the Arena and the Aquarium.
Back at the "Foro Bonaparte"crossing the street to reach the charming "Via Dante", a pedestrian area which leads to the elegant square "Piazza Cordusio". Crossing the square you come to "Via dei Mercanti", which opens one of the oldest and best preserved squares of the city: "Piazza dei Mercanti", once used as a place of commerce and trade. On the square in medieval overlook some of the most important buildings of the period, while the center is the beautiful "Palazzo della Ragione", better known as the "New Broletto" in her porch holding her "Oh bej Oh bej Fair Market" every year.Heart of economic life in the Middle Ages,this Milan square was a meeting place for traders, artisans and shopkeepers and home of commercial life, with its principal trades, gave its name to the six ports, as well as the adjacent streets, which bound the space used trade: "Armorari"(Armours), Spadari (Blacksmiths), Cappellari (Millenars) and Orefici (Goldsmiths). The square also houses the judicial activities of city life, so that the center there stood the "Broletto "New", to replace the old Royal Palace, also known as the "Palazzo della Ragione" Palace of Reason", the seat of civil or criminal. From 1921 it was returned to the public well Square, closed in 1583.The name owes its origin to Broletto term "Brolo," which in medieval times was referring to a meadow with trees in which to exercise justice, function effectively exercised in the building originally erected in the square. Built in 1233, was the town hall until 1770, then began to be held in his gallery of the exhibition "Oh beautiful, oh beautiful! Oh Bej Ih Bej in Milanese dialect".To become, after the war, home of the "Rinascente" the famous Fashion Store of Milan. Its portal, in addition to the characteristic low relief, is required to view a sculpture that symbolizes the sow. In its interior, however, consists of one large room that, in 1771, Maria Theresa of Austria destined to Notarial Archives, with the project by Francesco Croce. The Palace is imposed at the center of the Piazza dei Mercanti, with the "Palazzo dei Notai", also called House Panigarola, "Palazzo delle Scuole Palatine" and the "Loggia degli Osii", which contains in its niches statues of the patron of the city
Leaving the Via dei Mercanti, you come to "Piazza del Duomo" the Cathedral square, the heart of the city, where stands the imposing Gothic cathedral, with its magnificent spire and the famous statue of the "Madonnina" the little Virgin.Built on the site of the ancient Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, the Cathedral was built in 1386 by the will of Gian Galeazzo Visconti, thanks to generous donations of citizens.Testimony rich and singular Gothic Lombard, the monument is made entirely of marble statues, and 3500 counts, plus a host of flying buttresses, towers and steeples. 157 meters long and 92 wide, with an area of 11700 square meters, the Cathedral is one of the most important religious buildings in the world. On its highest spire, at 108 meters high, is the gilded statue of "Madonna" the Virgin symbol of Milan.The facade, Baroque and Gothic architecture in the lower order in the top five large bronze doors frames, with sculptures that celebrate historical events. Inside the church, a Latin cross plan with five naves, contains important monuments, including the funeral of Gian Giacomo Medici Marignano, the wooden choir, the crypt and the Scurolo of St. Carlo Borromeo, the precious treasure of the Cathedral The bronze candelabrum "Trivulzianus" and Egyptian porphyry basin, now a baptistery. Under the churchyard are preserved the remains of the Baptistery of San Giovanni alle Fonti, famous for it in 387 St. Ambrose baptised St. Augustine. To enjoy an unforgettable panoramic view you can climb the "Duomo" by a lift located behind the Cathedral,it is wonderful because you can admire as fantastic view of all the city and Alps mountains.
Continue later visiting the Cathedral Museum is located and where stands the "Palazzo Reale" Royal Palace, which hosts important temporary exhibitions. The area where now stands was, in 1138, the old headquarters of the "Broletto", then dismantled and used as a residence of the Torriani, Visconti and then of the Sforza Finally, authors of several remakes. The long history of its famous inhabitants and visitors saw, rich in its rooms, the Spanish governors and the Archduke Ferdinand of Austria, who entrusted to Piermarini's renovation of some parts of the building. Today the building houses temporary exhibitions.
On the other side of the square is the elegant Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II,where you can enjoy a great coffee"macchiato","espresso","cappuccino","corretto" etc in two famous Milan Cafés,"Savini" or "Biffi".Galleria Vittorio Emanuele leads to the "Piazza della Scala".In this square you can admire the statue of Leonardo da Vinci, which is located at the center of the square by the sculptor Pietro Magni in 1872. Around the monument base you can admire the statues of the four disciples of the great artist and scientist,such as Antonio Boltraffio, Marco d'Oggiono, Andrea Solari and Cesare da Sesto.
On the left of the Leonardo monument "La Scala", the most famous opera house in the world, among the world's most prestigious theatres, the "Teatro alla Scala"considered the Temple of the Opera is a sober 18th century building with over 3000 seats distributed among the audience, four tiers of boxes and two galleries. The program includes operas, ballets and orchestral concerts. For the Milanese, who called him familiarly "La Scala", the institution is a great reason for pride for Milan citizens. The reasons for this name are explained by the fact that Giuseppe Piermarini in 1776 began the new theatre, the area of the church of "Santa Maria della Scala" in the 14th century church dedicated to the Queen Beatrice wife of the Lord Bernabo Visconti). The theatre was inaugurated on August 3, 1778 with the work "Europa riconosciuta", "European recognition" by Antonio
Salieri. Over the centuries, "La Scala" has become the shrine of the lyric, hosting "first" by Verdi, Rossini, Bellini, Boito, Donizetti,Puccini and many other prominent composers. There was a second opening, which dates back to 1946, following the reconstruction after the bombings of the 2nd World War. To restore luster to the theater was the Rossini opera "La Gazza ladra" The Thieving Magpie directed by Master composer Arturo Toscanini. The building stands on one side of Piazza della Scala.Of great interest is the "Teatro Museo della Scala" Theatre Museum at La Scala,it holds an important collection of memorabilia of the history of the show.After a long renovation and extension works great and structural adjustment,all the area and the famous street "Via Filodrammatici" were reopened to the public in 2004.
In the square in front of the theatre you can also admire "Palazzo Marino", the Milan Town Hall.Galeazzo Alessi was the architect of the construction of the palace, between 1553 and 1558, commissioned by Tommaso Marino, who gave him the name. Feature, in addition to the rich inner courtyard, the Hall of Alessi, enriched by stucco decorations and the war and restored and now houses the Milan municipality.
From here taking "Via Verdi"the street leads to the "Brera district", where you can find the "Museo del Risorgimento", with important examples of that period, through the history of Italy from the mid 18th century until 1870, the rooms of the "Museo del Risorgimento", the national guard numerous testimonies from the first invasion by Napoleon Bonaparte in Italy, until the liberation of Rome in 1870. Among the collections stand out without a doubt the wonderful collection of flags, relics of Napoleon I, king of Italy, the emperor's personal items, the writing of Giuseppe Mazzini and some copies of his Young Italy, and the coat, hats and the hero of two medals mondi.e the famous "Pinacoteca di Brera" a great museum,the "Pinacoteca di Brera" has the virtue of guarding Italian masterpieces from the 14th to the 20th century. Among the most famous paintings stand out the Marriage of the Virgin by Raphael, Andrea Mantegna's Dead Christ, the Altarpiece of Urino by Piero della Francesca, Giovanni Bellini's Pietà, the Supper at Emmaus by Caravaggio,Christ at the Column by Bramante. Other works are now preserved, thanks to the generous donations of Maria and Emilio Jesi and once belonged to their rich collection. In addition to the rooms devoted to the 20th century Italian art, deserve to be seen, even those of Italian painting between the 13th and 16th centuries. The museum is housed in the "Palazzo di Brera", whose construction began in 1651 through the work of Richini, was completed in 1773. Of particular interest is the colossal portal, designed by the architect Piermarini. At the heart of the majestic colonnaded courtyard is a bronze statue of Napoleon I, carved by Venetian sculptor Antonio Canova.
Worth a visit the "Orto Botanico" an idea of Abbot Vitman idea was the creation in 1781 of a botanical garden covers an area of about 5 thousand square meters. Inside are kept precious eighteenth-century greenhouses and a special design of flower beds.The garden has recently returned to enjoy a season of consolidation that affects both the architectural parts as natural ones. The credit belongs to the Department of Biology, University of Milan.
Via Manzoni",is the Milan street named after the famous writer. This elegant street, which traces the route of an ancient Roman road and visit the "Poldi Pezzoli Museum", where you can admire a "Madonna"(Virgin) by Botticelli and the Portrait of a Lady of Pollaiolo.Here you can enjoy a brilliant collection of paintings of high artistic value of the art gallery, including other fantastic masterpieces as Holy Family by Fra Bartolomeo and works by Pinturicchio, all works conserved in the splendid rooms of the palace, in particular: "Sala degli Stranieri", "Sala dei Lombardi" , Living Gold, Bronze and Hall of Hall of Murano glass. Testimony of the "private collection" of the last century and belonged to Gian Giacomo Poldi Pezzoli, the exhibition also features a collection of Persian carpets,, gold, porcelain, sculptures and a remarkable collection of bronzes and antiquities.Between "Via Manzoni" and "Piazza Belgioioso" is the "Museo Manzoni" Manzoni Museum, the house where the famous writer Alessandro Manzoni lived, and now opened as museum.The building was the residence of the writer Milan, the Museum preserves the valuable work of the writer. The house where Manzoni lived from 1814 to 1873 contains the most important examples of Manzoni: from manuscripts to books, from paintings to documents relating his life.Coming back to "Via Manzoni"and continue until you reach "Via Montenapoleone",it is the symbol of the presence of international fashion boutiques of the most famous Italian and foreign stylists such as Armani,Versace,Bvlgari,Chanel,Yves St Laurent,Cavalli,Jp Gaulthier etc, which together with the surrounding streets, including "Via della Spiga", is the famous fashion district.
Milan is not only the undisputed fashion capital of Italy, but also remains - along with Paris, New York and London - one of the most important and influential cities on the global fashion map. The place where fashion calls home in Milan is the one which defines it the most - the Via Montenapoleone Fashion district, or Quadrilatero della moda (meaning literally the quadrilateral of fashion.A holy space in the cult of high fashion, the Quadrilatero is framed by Via Montenapoleone to the South West, Via Manzoni to the North West, Via della Spiga to the North East, and Corso Venezia ot the South East, which links up again with Via Montenapoleone at Piazza San Babila.Via Montenapoleone, which also lends its name to the district, is considered to be the most important streets about fashion in the world. Almost without exception, the world’s design and fashion giants maintain a major ready-to-wear presence on the quadrilateral including Dior, Gucci, Pucci, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Ralph Lauren, Versace, Giorgio Armani and Valentino.Via Montenapoleone is a mecca a fashion paradise of which shopping dreams are made.
After covering the elegant street leads to "Piazza San Babila" a huge square with its large central fountain and the beautiful Church of San Babila, from which the square takes its name. Constructed in the Romanesque period, in the 11th century, the church underwent a restoration in the 20th century, that compromise, in part, the original structure.You can see the sides of brick, with windows framed in brick, the main apse and the octagonal lantern. The interior has three naves, divided by some pillars with capitals adorned with foliage and textures. Worthy of mention in the column of the Lion in the East Gate, in front of the church by Giuseppe Robecco and,curiosity and the frieze of the church, the source from which you gave the baptism the writer Manzoni.At center of "Piazza San Babila", stands the fountain "Luigi Caccia Dominioni", donated by the Milan Fair. It symbolises the debt of the citizens towards the water, the same that channelled in canals for centuries has brought materials for the construction of churches and palaces in the city. The fountain is sprayed by waterfalls and jets of water at his side is a large pinnacle built in white and gneiss in Val Masino.
To the right begins "Corso Vittorio Emanuele",an impressive and elegant pedestrian road with several restaurants and café,there are also many shops this road links "Piazza del Duomo" to "Piazza San Babila"next to the fashion district.You can consider this road another excellent street for shopping and with some multi- cinemas. " Piazza Cordusio", two subway stops from San Babila, from which you take one of the most elegant streets of Milan and "Galleria Meravigli".
Continuing to the left and taking via "Sant Agnese", which leads to "Piazza Sant'Ambrogio". Here is the ancient Basilica of St. Ambrose, that holds the remains of the patron saint of Milan, and the Museum of the same name.It is 'considered a masterpiece of the Lombard Romanesque art the Basilica of St. Ambrose was built in 379 AD and consecrated in 387 by the Pope who gave the name. Through a long and troubled history that led up to us, the church has been preserved majestic and austere, despite the alterations suffered over the centuries and in spite of the bombings of World War II. Inside are kept the precious treasure, the relics of the saint and priceless works of art, among which the pulpit of early Christian sarcophagus, the apse, decorated with a rich mosaic pattern with the blessing of the Redeemer, and the ciborium , by Volvinio, which stands on the golden altar. The 1600 years of history preserved in the Basilica in Milan have finally witnessed the porch of the rectory, designed by Bramante, the wide atrium porch built in the 11th century, and the oratory. Not far from the entrance of the Basilica stands the Pusterla, also dating from the 14th century, the only minor advance of the twelve gates.
The church is also the Catholic University: you can get a look at his well-preserved ancient arcaded courtyards.Close to "Corso Magenta" on the right is "Palazzo Litta", one of the most beautiful and ancient palaces, now home of the "Teatro Litta"."Palazzo Litta" was initially inhabited by the Arese Litta family in the past then, that they did expand, and entrusted the renovation architect stamps, was made famous by the parties given by Maria Theresa and Eugene Beauharnais. Embellished with baroque and rococo decorations, is characterized by a 17th century courtyard, enclosed by a fence from the garden of the apartment Piermarini and solemn style of Louis XV.
The street is lined with beautiful shops and there is the corner of Via Carducci the "Bar Magenta", crowded with young people at all hours and especially during happy hour.Continue along "Corso Magenta" up to the magnificent Church of "Santa Maria delle Grazie", which contains the "Last Supper","LÚltima Cena" UNESCO patrimony heritage site,It has to Donato Bramante and Leonardo Da Vinci look magnificent church, which was built between 1466 and 1490, by architect Guiniforte Solari. The interior has three naves with vaulted decorate.Milan Lord Ludovico Il Moro" to entrust part of the reconstruction by Bramante, which in fact they redid the apse, by signing the famous "Tribuna", the Cloister and the Old Sacristy. Bring a sign of the style of Leonardo's painting of "Dinner," made no canonically "fresh", but "dry", using a particular temperature. This technique allowed him to reshape the troubled picture, which began in 1495 and ended in 1498. The painting began to deteriorate quickly, forcing his hand to bring it to the restorers often. Other works are kept in the Church of the Crucifixion by Giovanni Donato Montorfano and the Old Sacristy, which contains reasons Leonardo's time.Last Supper,the famous Ultima Cena"Inside the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, on a wall of the refectory of the Dominican Convent, demands attention the famous painting by Leonardo Da Vinci.The work, which was built between 1494 and 1498 on commission of Ludovico il Moro, soon began to deteriorate, due to the particular technique used, but after the recent restoration has returned to the original beauty.Non far from here, on same street, you can admire "Palazzo delle Stelline", an expo centre built by Federico Borromeo.The building dated 17th century was used for girls' orphanage, to replace the convent of St. Mary of the Disciplines of the stars.
Do not miss to visit the nearest "Museo della Scienza e della Tecnica Leonardo Da Vinci".
The museum consists of three complexes, offering a rich testimony of the products of human thought and a rich collection of 800 paintings, sculptures, furniture and furnishings art. The landmark building, originally a monastery Olivetan of 500, comprising an area of science and technology exhibition, where you have to include the exhibition and sections about Leonardo Da Vinci : Optics, Astronomy, Modern Physics, Graphic Arts, Metallurgy, and Petroleum i . Within the same environment they have established the Centre for Experimental Physics and the "Palazzo dei Congressi", with rooms used for conferences, workshops and film screenings. The second complex is constituted by the Railway, with its 21 locomotives locomotives and as many more cars of various ages exposed on five tracks. The last complex is the Air-Maritime Transportation Building, in which you can see the bridge of the ship Conte Biancamano and Hebe. It is here that is also home to the Section for Agriculture and Food.
Not far from the Sforzesco Castle continue on Via San Giovanni sul Muro to come to Corso Magenta.From here turn on the right to visit the city's Archaeological Museum, housed since the early 60's in the Benedictine Monastery Maggiore, the Museum was founded through the merger of two others: the Archaeology and the Brera Art Hall and contains various artefacts from the rich numismatic collection to the many Greek ruins, Italic, Etruscan, plus a wealth of documentation, consisting of sculptures, ceramics and mosaics, which are testimony of the Roman in Milan. Interesting are also the industry that collects material excavations made recently in Palestine and what keeps relics of the Necropolis of Lovere. or make a jump away Terraggio, where the Library of Performing Arts, an interesting shop with hundreds of books and prints on a theme.In this small library are all publications that relate to the world of entertainment: the biographies of the directors most famous plays, from the screenplays of film history's most famous films. .Come i back, stopping for a moment in "Via Brisa", immediately left of the road are the remains of an ancient Roman circus. Once again, in Corso Magenta onto "Via Santa Maria alla Porta", left leads to the Piazza Affari Stock Exchange Palace, the building was constructed in 1808 on the model of the oldest stock exchange in Amsterdam, built in 1608. For this he was baptised with the name "Stock Exchange", in recognition of a family of bankers of Bruges, the Van der Burs. To kick off the project was the Viceroy Eugene de Beauharnais, who wanted to manage the financial resources of the rich textile italian industry.In 1901 Luigi Broggi and Luca Beltrami were commissioned to create a home more suitable to trade Piazza Cordusio, which soon proved itself inadequate. You will have to wait years to assist the work of '30s midnight Paul, who created the current headquarters in Piazza Affari, completely restored in the 90s.
On the right, continue towards "Via Borromeo", who leads you directly to Palazzo Borromeo, Cardinal Federico birthplace and nicknamed "piazzetta".La built in the 15th century and the time is now a fine Gothic portal, a key feature in crest, which is a dromedary.The facade of the building had been disfigured during the war, and subsequently has been restored. Courtyards and exquisite frescoes in the rooms inside, that was home to St. Charles and Cardinal Federico Borromeo. One of these is lined with antique shops, craft shops, design and wine. The most popular is the "Taverna Moriggi" in via Morigi, where you can taste traditional milanese dishes.In this old neighborhood is Piazza Pio IX where there is the "Pinacoteca Ambrosiana",hosting great works works by Caravaggio, Leonardo and Botticelli .Classic example of an art gallery, established by bequests from benefactors, the oldest art gallery in Milan collects donations of Federico Borromeo and local lords lived in later periods. The event offers valuable essays of painting from the fifteenth and 16th century.ighlights are masterpieces such as the "Basket" by Caravaggio, Raphael's cartoon for the School of Athens," The Musician" by Leonardo, "The Madonna of the Pavilion" by Botticelli.Rebuilt several times, the church is now a unique blend of Lombard Renaissance Carolingian and virtuosity.As proof of his birth, which occurred during the time of Archbishop Ansperto, 879, is the Chapel of the Pieta. A special feature that distinguishes this temple is the presence of some oriental monuments. Bramante made a brilliant play on perspective with the arches and coffered ceilings, the false apse. Of the 19th century is the rebuilding of the Renaissance facade a work by Master Amadeo. Worthy of note are the floor and octagonal Sacristy by Donato Bramante. "Parco delle Basiliche"(Basilicas Park) is at the end of "Via Torino".Its name derives from the presence of the basilicas of San Lorenzo and Sant'Eustorgio. The green area dates back to 1975 by the architects Bagatti-Valsecchi and Grandi, who changed the destination of the place, located in the workshops of the Middle Ages "Vetraschi", from which craftsmen tanners "Piazza Vetra" was named.Worthy of note are the floor and octagonal Sacristy of Bramante.
The majestic "Basilica di San Lorenzo"to confirm the strong tradition of Roman and early Christian capital of Milan is this impressive Basilica in front of the 16th century Roman Corinthian columns, which are remnants of an ancient temple of the third century. The facade is located opposite the churchyard, characterized by a copy of the bronze statue of Emperor Constantine. Founded in the late 4th century, the basilica is now a mosaic of styles and elements, legacies of restoration and overlap between the early Christian, Romanesque and late 16th century, with a facade of clear nineteenth-century style. Frame the Basilica of the three chapels Sant'Aquilino, designed for use as a baptismal basilica, S. Ippolito, with Roman columns of African marble and San Sisto, embellished with mosaics and the majestic oval dome, eight cloves, 1619. The interior, with a central plan, ending with the Baroque high altar, made with the marbles of the first basilica.
The Basilica, "Sant´Eustorgio"is a great symbol of the medieval tradition in Milan, the monument was erected by the bishop Eustorgio II in 315, on the ruins of an ancient Christian cemetery and a small church, which houses the relics of his predecessor, Eustorgio I. Near the remains of the bishop are preserved as the Magi of Constantinople, which had been stolen, the latter, by Frederick Barbarossa, and returned only in part in the early twentieth century. Behind the apse houses the Cappella Portinari, the maximum expression Renaissance, built on commission of the Medici Bank eponymous prosecutor in Milan, home, together with the relics of the owner, those of St. Peter Martyr, the Dominican inquisitor, murdered by heretics. Its precious frescoes and domed, with polychrome decoration; valuable the Viscontea Chapel, which houses the tomb of Mrs. Visconti. Pseudoromanico style façade, distinguished by the pulpit and on the right side, the external profile of the chapels.
The vibrant Milan offers you several places to spend a vibrant nightlife.Milan is the most lively Italian city at night.The Disco Hollywood,very frequented by celebrities such as models, fashion designers, football players, stars of tv.Or Toqueville an elegant and chic disco with restaurant annexed.Others ..Café Atlantique, Tropicana,Divina, Amnesia, Shocking, Papaya "Le Scimmie" (The Monkeys) is a local situated on the historical Naviglio, small but cosy,is one of the places of glamour among the proposals in Milan. Renowned for its live music every evening offers a different repertoire: jazz, funk, rhythm & blues and rock. Many famous names in jazz have played here.Brera is another ideal place to spend the evening, a district full of pubs, restaurants and nightclubs offering a wide range of alternatives, do not miss a drink in "Bar Jamaica",a famous local of Milan..Milan is very famous worldwide for Theatre and Opera, apart the temple "La Scala",very famous is "Il Piccolo Teatro" founded in 1947 by Paolo Grassi and Giorgio Strehler is a few meters from the central via Dante. For the Milanese is simply "The Piccolo" the "Small", a charming room with about 600 seats, where the famous Director Giorgio Strehler has created unforgettable performances.
Milan hosts several international events, Fashion Party and Feat Modit Fashion Milanovendomondo are celebrated in march while Feast of Fashion is celebrated every year in October.The "Carnevale Ambrosiano" Held at Piazza Duomo the first Saturday of Easter, is a carnival that ends in late February.The book fair in October,and the Opening of Opera Season Opening of Opera Season: All December 7th at the Teatro La Scala.The Milan Marathon on First Sunday of December and B.I.T the International Fair of Tourism all. February.MIFF, the Milan International Film Festival, held in May and is dedicated to independent films of international scope. MIFF Awards rewards the winners with Leonardo's Horse.
Further more is the City with more titles in Europe with thr 2 clubs A.C Milan and F.C Inter,if you are a fan of football do not miss a visit to the glorious Stadium "Giuseppe Meazza" called "the Scala del Calcio" a stadium built to watch football,a legendary stadium with pages and pages of the history of this popular sport.You can also visit the museum coming into the history of this two legendary clubs.
Milan is served by three international airports. The Malpensa International Airport, the second busiest in Italy, is 43 kilometres from central Milan and connected to the city by the "Malpensa Express" railway service. The "Linate Airport", which lies within the city limits, is mainly used for domestic and short-haul international flights while The airport of Orio al Serio, near the city of Bergamo, serves the low-cost traffic of Milan.It is easy to visit Milan using the subway services managed by ATM. Milan Metro is the rapid transit system serving the city, with 3 lines and a total length of more than 82 kilometres. Two additional lines are currently under construction.The Suburban Railway Service Lines comprises 10 lines and connects the metropolitan area with the city centre through the Milan Passerby underground railway.
Milan is the the city of fashion,brands and top designers,creativity,lively nightlife, history,charming architecture, picturesque streets, the famous Duomo and the majestic Castle, Milan is a city with a big variety of museums and all kinds of exhibitions and events,charming,glamorous,captivating and also romantic...Milan is all to discover, taste and enjoy because under many aspects this city is unique and inimitable.
Francesco Mari
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